Wechiau Hippopotamus Sanctuary, Upper West Region of Ghana, near the border to Ivory Coast. The Wechiau Hippopotamus Sanctuary is located South West of Wa, along the Black Volta River.

Remember to spend the night in our Hippo Hide Tree House and experience one of the best dawn choruses (bird song) in all of Africa.

The sanctuary - more than just hippos.

The Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary, a community protected

area is located at the extreme north-western corner of the Upper West Region of Ghana. it consists of a 40-kilometres stretch down the length of the Black Volta River which forms the region’s western boundary with Burkina Faso.

It is home to hippos, bats, chameleons, hedgehogs and many different types of lizards and snakes. The sanctuary is an excellent place to see birds with over 200 species identified and new sights seen regularly..

Getting to Wechiau is only the beginning of your adventure! Your first stop is Our Welcome Office, where you will find a local guide who will assist you with all your needs as well as provide information about our history, local culture and native plant and wildlife.

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